You have been keeping an eye on the space MMO Elite Dangerous for a while but have hesitated to purchase it? Now you can even get it for free!
What kind of promotion is this? The Epic Games Store offers several games each week that customers can claim for free. In the coming week, one of them is Elite Dangerous. You can simply download the space game for free and play it as long as you want.
When will the game be available for free? The new free games are released every Thursday at 5:00 PM. This means you can claim Elite Dangerous starting from November 19.
What do I need to claim the game? You need to have an Epic Games account that gives you access to the Epic Games Store. You can create this account on the official website.
How long do I have to claim the game? The free games in the Epic Games Store are available for one week. This means you need to claim Elite Dangerous by November 23 at 4:59 PM. After that, the title will be replaced by another free game.
Explore the universe for free with Elite Dangerous
What can you expect in Elite Dangerous? Elite Dangerous is the latest installment in the long-running space game series, with the first part released back in 1984.
The current game places you in a persistent online galaxy where you can meet and interact with other players. You will encounter many missions, such as transportation, trading, or space battles. Over time, you can upgrade your spaceship or acquire new vessels.
The story of Elite Dangerous is told through updates. For example, there was a war with the alien Thargoids. However, players also write their own stories by exploring the farthest corners of the galaxy or initiating rescue missions for pilots lost in space.
Is the Horizons addon included as well? The developers at Frontier Developments announced at the end of October that all owners of Elite Dangerous will receive the first addon Horizons for free. So if you claim the space MMO next week via the Epic Games Store, you will own the game and should also get free access to the Horizons addon.
This allows you to land on planets and explore them with vehicles or pilot large ships together with other players. You can also further customize your ships and encounter the aforementioned Thargoids.
Will you claim Elite Dangerous for free via the Epic Games Store?
With Odyssey, the next major addon for Elite Dangerous will be released in 2021. It will allow you to explore planets on foot and engage in shooter battles.
